ai4bharat/Pralekha huggingface dataset:
Ministry of Education
Union HRD Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ launches the UGC Scheme of ‘Paramarsh’ for Mentoring NAAC Accreditation Aspirant Institutions to promote Quality Assurance in Higher Education
The Union Minister for Human Resource Development, Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal “Nishank” launched ‘Paramarsh’ – a University Grants Commission  scheme for Mentoring National Accreditation and Assessment Council  Accreditation Aspirant Institutions to promote Quality Assurance in Higher Education in New Delhi today.
Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said the scheme will be a paradigm shift in the concept of mentoring of institution by another well performing institution to upgrade their academic performance and enable them to get accredited by focusing in the area of curricular aspects, teaching-learning & evaluation, research, innovation, institutional values & practices etc. The scheme is expected to have a major impact in addressing a national challenge of improving the quality of Higher Education in India.
The Minister informed that the Scheme will be operationalized through a “Hub & Spoke” model wherein the Mentor Institution, called the “Hub” is centralized and will have the responsibility of guiding the Mentee institution through the secondary branches the “Spoke” through the services provided to the mentee for self improvement. This allows a centralized control over operational efficiency, resource utilization to attain overall development of the mentee institution.
He further informed that scheme will lead to enhancement of overall quality of the Mentee Institutions and enhance its profile as a result of improved quality of research, teaching and learning methodologies. Mentee Institution will also have increased exposure and speedier adaptation to best practices. “Paramarsh” scheme will also facilitate sharing of knowledge, information and opportunities for research collaboration and faculty development in Mentee Institutions.
This “Paramarsh” scheme will target 1000 Higher Education Institutions for mentoring with a specific focus on quality as enumerated in the UGC “Quality Mandate”. Mentor-Mentee relationship will not only benefit both the institutions but also provide quality education to the 3.6 crore students who are enrolling to Indian Higher Education system at present.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Over 3.20 lakh cases disposed by Consumer Commissions across India in last three years
The Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today informed that during the last three years, 3,20,754 cases have been disposed by all Consumer Commissions across the country, as per the information available on CONFONET portal.
He informed under the provisions of existing Consumer Protection Act, 2019, a three-tier quasi-judicial mechanism, called Consumer Commission, has been established at the District, State and National levels to provide simple, inexpensive and speedy redressal to consumer disputes. In addition to legislative measures, Department of Consumer Affairs runs a National Consumer Helpline along with Zonal Consumer Helplines in regional languages to deal with consumer grievances.
To further strengthen the consumer protection and rights, an executive agency called the Central Consumer Protection Authority has been established as per the provisions of CP Act, 2019 to regulate matters relating to violation of rights of consumers, unfair trade practices and false or misleading advertisements which are prejudicial to the interests of public and consumers and to promote, protect and enforce the rights of consumers as a class.
In addition, provisions have been made in the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 for mediation as an alternate dispute resolution mechanism, product liability, making of rules by the Central Government to regulate unfair trade practices in e-commerce and direct selling, penalty for adulteration of products and manufacture/sale of spurious goods. The department also runs a countrywide multimedia “Consumer Awareness” campaign titled ‘Jago Grahak Jago” on various issues related to consumer rights and responsibilities across diverse subjects.
|
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
|
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 210.58 Cr
Over 4 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload currently stands at 96,442
10,649 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.59%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 3.32%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 210.58 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,80,21,928 sessions.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 4 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Similarly, the COVID-19 precaution dose administration for age group 18-59 years also started from 10th April, 2022 onwards.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
|
|
Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
|
|
HCWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
1,04,13,715
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
1,01,03,610
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
66,72,817
|
|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
1,84,33,941
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
1,76,93,393
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
1,29,79,040
|
|
Age Group 12-14 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
4,00,65,627
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
2,97,32,609
|
|
Age Group 15-18 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
6,15,86,402
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
5,20,79,088
|
|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
56,03,54,273
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
51,22,16,123
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
5,34,34,395
|
|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
20,38,59,319
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
19,61,17,017
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
3,09,86,699
|
|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
12,75,52,876
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
12,25,79,284
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
3,90,23,454
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
14,30,96,405
|
|
Total
|
|
2,10,58,83,682
India’s Active Caseload currently stands at 96,442. Active cases now constitute 0.22% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.59%. 10,677 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,37,44,301.
10,649 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 4,07,096 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 88.35 Cr  cumulative tests.
Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 3.32% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 2.62%.
Prime Minister's Office
PM shares article on revival of Kashmir's centuries-old 'Namda' craft
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared an article on revival of Kashmir's centuries-old 'Namda' craft.
The Prime Minister tweeted:
“Delighted that Kashmir's centuries-old 'Namda' craft is reviving and now reaching global shores after years! This is a testament to our artisans' skills and resilience. This revival is great news for our rich heritage.”
Prime Minister's Office
PM praises painting on PPC by Ishita, a class 9 student
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has applauded the painting on Pariksha Par Charcha 2023 by Ms Ishita, a class 9 student of Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ambala Cantt.
The Prime Minister tweeted in reply to a tweet by KV Sangathatan:
"बहुत खूब! चित्रों के माध्यम से परीक्षा के समय विद्यार्थियों की दिनचर्या की बेहतरीन प्रस्तुति।"
Ministry of Communications
DoT organizes Telecom Pensioner Facilitation Camps
Keeping in view the inconvenience to the telecom pensioners in submission of Life Certificate and updation of KYP form, the Office of Principal Controller of Communication Accounts, Department of Telecommunications, New Delhi is organizing Telecom Pensioner Facilitation Camps in the premises of MTNL at various locations across Delhi for the convenience of Pensioners.
Pensioners are requested to attend these camps and avail facilities as per their convenience along with relevant documents for updation of KYP and on the spot verification of Life Certificate.
The schedule of Pensioner Facilitation camp mentioned as under:
|
|
Sl. No.
|
|
Name of Location
|
|
Proposed Date
|
|
1
|
|
C-10, Yamuna Vihar, Main Exchange Bldg.
|
|
11-01-2023
|
|
2
|
|
Laxmi Nagar Telephone Exchange Bldg. Delhi
|
|
13-01-2023
|
|
3
|
|
Nehru Place Telephone Exchange Bldg.
|
|
16-01-2023
|
|
4
|
|
Okhla Telephone Exchange Bldg.
|
|
18-01-2023
|
|
5
|
|
Exchange Bldg. Mehrauli
|
|
20-01-2023
|
|
6
|
|
Exchange Bldg. Mahipalpur
|
|
23-01-2023
|
|
7
|
|
Sector-12, Gurugram
|
|
25-01-2023
|
|
8
|
|
Thana Road Najafgarh
|
|
27-01-2023
|
|
9
|
|
Dwarka Sector-6
|
|
30-01-2023
|
|
10
|
|
Delhi Cantt. Tel Exchange
|
|
01-02-2023
|
|
11
|
|
MTNL Bldg. Sector-3, Rohini
|
|
03-02-2023
|
|
12
|
|
Badli Exchange Bldg.
|
|
06-02-2023
|
|
13
|
|
CSC Narela Exchange
|
|
08-02-2023
|
|
14
|
|
S/H Mukherjee Nagar Exchange
|
|
10-02-2023
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Utilization of Agriculture Infrastructure Fund
The Scheme has provision of a National Level Monitoring Committee , State Level Monitoring Committee  and District Level Monitoring Committee  to monitor the scheme progress. NLMC has been constituted and many States have also formed SLMCs. 1st Meeting of NLMC was held on 26.08.2020. Further, a weekly progress report of the scheme is sent to Cabinet Secretariat. Apart from this, a Central Project Monitoring Unit has been set up to verify the applications for projects received on the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund  portal. However, the final authority to sanction loans is with the banks after checking details and viability of the projects. As such only eligible and viable projects can get financed under the scheme which will ensure proper utilization of the funds.
As on date Commercial Banks have sanctioned Rs.267.3 Crores loan in respect of total 261 projects of entities other than Primary Agricultural Credit Societies  for construction of warehouse/cold storage. Of this, Rs. 58.9 crores loan amount has been disbursed so far. In respect of PACS, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development  has sanctioned Rs. 686.2507 Crores loans for total 1342 projects for construction of warehouse/cold storage. As of now NABARD has in-principle sanctioned Rs. 2991 crores loans to PACS under AIF.
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Cabinet approves extension of term of the Commission to examine the issue of sub-categorization of Other Backward Classes
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved theextension of term of the Commission to examine the issue of sub-categorization of Other Backward Classes, by twelve weeks i.e. upto 2nd April, 2018. The extension of tenure will enable the Commission to submit a comprehensive report on the issue of sub-categorization of OBCs, after consultation with various stakeholders.
The Commission was constituted under article 340 of the Constitution with the approval of President on 2nd October, 2017 and it was stipulated that it would submit its report within twelve weeks from the assumption of charge by the Chairperson.
Background:
The Commission, headed by Justice  Smt. G. Rohini commenced functioning- on 11thOctober, 2017 and has since interacted with all the Stats/UTs having reservation for OBCs, and the State Backward Classes Commissions. The Commission has requisitioned data from 197 Higher Education Institutions regarding admission of OBCs to higher education courses during the last three years and has also sought data regarding recruitment of OBC persons in Government jobs during the last three years in Government Departments, Public Sector Banks and Financial Institutions as well as in the CPSEs, with a view to determine the inequitable distribution of benefits of reservation among the castes/communities included in the Centre List of Other Backward Classes.
Keeping in view the voluminous data involved and the time required for its analysis to prepare a comprehensive report, the Commission had sought extension of its term by twelve weeks.
Prime Minister's Office
PM greets CRPF personnel on 82nd Raising Day
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has greeted the CRPF personnel on the 82nd Raising Day.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "Greetings to all @crpfindia personnel on the 82nd Raising Day of this outstanding Force. CRPF is at the forefront of keeping our nation safe. The courage and professionalism of this force are widely admired.
May the CRPF achieve even greater heights in the coming years."
Ministry of Home Affairs
Cabinet gaveex-post facto approval for the order issued by the President of India to remove difficulties in the provisions of the Jammu & Kashmir Reorganisation Act 2019
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given ex-post facto approval for the Order issued by the President of India under section 103 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019 to remove the difficulties that have arisen in giving effect to the provisions of the Act as per Rule 12 of the Government of India  Rules, 1961.
The issue of the notification would remove the difficulties in giving effect to the provisions of the Act in application of certain laws to the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Union territory of Ladakh.
Ministry of Defence
Chief of the Air Staff Addresses Commanders of Training Command During Commanders’ Conference
Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa, Chief of the Air Staff addressed all Commanders of Training Establishments of Training Command on 07 Dec 17, during the Commanders’ Conference held at Headquarters Training Command . Earlier, the Chief of the Air Staff interacted with all Air Warriors and civilian staff of Headquarters Training Command. The CAS inspected an impressive Guard of Honour presented by the Air Warriors of HQ TC.
The CAS accompanied by Mrs Kamalpreet Dhanoa, President Air Force Wives Welfare Association  arrived at Headquarters Training Command and was received by Air Marshal SRK Nair, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Training Command and Mrs Geethanjali Nair, President Air Force Wives Welfare Association .
During his address, the Chief of the Air Staff advised the Commanders to retain sharp focus on trainees & trainers and urged them to strive for improving the quality of training and maintenance. He emphasised the need for improving training infrastructure, preservation of Air assets and team building. The CAS endorsed the vision of Training Command to train Professional Air Warriors and ingrain them with the Core Values of Indian Air Force, “Mission, Integrity and Excellence” to be the backbone of the Fourth Largest Air Force in the world.
Ministry of Finance
Government is engaging with G-20 countries to build international coordination on policy approach to crypto assets, says MoS Finance Shri Pankaj Chaudhary
The Government is engaging with G-20 countries to build international coordination on policy approach to crypto assets. This was stated by the Union Minister of State for Finance Shri Pankaj Chaudhary in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
The Minister further stated that the Indian Presidency provides an opportunity to place different priorities, including priority on crypto assets, on the agenda for international collaboration. Crypto Assets are by definition borderless and require international collaboration to prevent regulatory arbitrage. Therefore, any legislation for regulation or for banning can be effective only with significant international collaboration on evaluation of the risks and benefits and evolution of common taxonomy and standards, the Minister stated.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Conclusion of Second G20 Anti-corruption Working Group Meeting, May 25-27, Rishikesh , Uttarakhand
The Second meeting of the G20 Anti-corruption Working Group that was inaugurated on May 25 by Union Minister of State for Defence & Tourism, Shri Ajay Bhatt, concluded today in Rishikesh .
The meeting had wide participation from 90 delegates of 20 member countries, 10 Invitee countries and 9 International Organisations including UNODC, OECD, Egmont Group, INTERPOL and IMF. It was chaired by Mr. Rahul Singh, Additional Secretary, DoPT & Chair, G20 ACWG and co-chaired by Mr. Giovanni Tartaglia Polcini, Head of Task Force, Co-chair, G20 ACWG, Italy and Mr. Fabrizio Marcelli, Minister Plenipotentiary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Italy.
Over the past three days, there have been intensive and productive deliberations on several key focal areas pertaining to Asset recovery, Fugitive economic offenders, formal and informal channels of cooperation for information sharing, institutional frameworks for combating corruption and mutual legal assistance, among others. The delegates agreed upon the three High Level Principles on ‘Promoting Integrity and effectiveness of Public Bodies and Authorities responsible for Preventing and Combating Corruption’; ‘Strengthening Law Enforcement related International Cooperation and Information Sharing for Combating Corruption’ and 'Strengthening Asset Recovery Mechanisms related to Corruption'.
On the first day of the ACWG, a unique Side Event was held on ‘Gender and Corruption'. Hon’ble Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture, Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi delivered the keynote address. During this event, national and international experts and practitioners deliberated on the gendered aspects of corruption, the ways in which women’s empowerment is intrinsically linked with anti-corruption initiatives and the need for gender sensitive governance and policy making.
The delegates got a flavour of India’s rich culture, heritage and cuisine during their stay at Rishikesh. India looks forward eagerly to hosting the delegates again at Kolkata from August 9-11 for the Third ACWG meeting. India will also host the first ever in-person Anti Corruption Ministerial Meeting to provide further impetus to the G20 agenda of bolstering the international fight against corruption.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Shri Anurag Thakur urges youth to hoist Tiranga at their homes from 13-15th August
Minister addresses a youth conference in Shimla
Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, and Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Anurag Singh Thakur urged the youth to unfurl Tiranga at their homes from 13th to 15th August 2022 as a part of the celebration of “Har Ghar Tiranga” campaign in the country. He said that today being the “August Kranti” Diwas our youth should take oath to hoist Tiranga at the top of the world by contributing with their dedication and hard work in their respective field. Shri Anurag said that our national flag is not mere a piece of cloth but the power of Tricolour unites 130 crore Indians. He further said that our youth should take pledge that they will keep the country united and will take India forward and make India stronger. He was addressing during a Youth conference held with the members of Nehru Yuva Kendra, NSS volunteers and different Yuva Mandals in Shimla today. The programme was organized by the Nehru Yuva Kendra, Shimla .
While interacting with the youth, he called for inculcating the feeling of patriotism and national integration among the younger generation through Bharat Darshan programme. He said that every youth should visit and see the other places and parts of their State and the country which will infuse a sense of belonging and patriotism among them and help them becoming responsible citizens. He also mentioned about the role of the “EK Bharat Shreshth Bharat”  programme in breaking the barriers of language, culture and different cuisines of different states thus bringing youths of different states closer to each other. The Minister said that it will work towards maintaining the unity and integrity of the nation and thus will enhance the glory of India.
In a candid discussion with the participants, Shri Anurag Thakur tried to know the views of the youth on the different issues and problems in the country. He discussed the issues of women empowerment, Ek Bharat Shreshth Bharat, skill development, role of sports, Fit India movement and carrier counseling threadbare with the youths of Nehru Yuva Kendra, NSS volunteers and different Yuva Mandals. He expressed hope that such meetings will continue in future also so that youth of this country can come to know about the Government schemes and can approach the Government.
The Minister also mentioned about the achievements of the Central Government schemes like the Har Ghar Jal Yojna, sanitation drive Ujala, Ujwala Yojna, and Digital India etc. He said that to promote the Fit India movement he has established 250 gyms in his parliamentary constituency.
While replying to the questions of the media persons, he said that under the leadership of Prime Minister, Shri Narendera Modi India has done remarkable progress in every sphere. He said that in sports our achievements have increased manifold as results of the recent Commonwealth Games show that India got 61 medals and scored 4th position in the tournament.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Indian Panorama calls for entries for 52nd edition of IFFI
The 52nd International Film Festival of India  has announced call for entries for Indian Panorama, 2021. Indian Panorama is a flagship component of the International Film Festival of India  under which best of contemporary Indian films are selected for the promotion of film art. The 52nd edition of IFFI will be held in Goa from 20th to 28th November, 2021.
The last date to submit applications online is 12th August, 2021, and the last date of the receipt of the hard copy of the online submitted application, along with other requisite documents is 23rd August, 2021. A set of guidelines have to be followed while submitting films for the 2021 Indian Panorama. The date of CBFC or completion of production of the submitted film should be during the last 12 months preceding the festival, i.e. 1st August, 2020 to 31st July, 2021. Films not certified by CBFC and produced within this period can also be submitted. All films must carry English subtitles.
Indian Panorama was introduced in 1978 as part of the International Film Festival of India to promote the Indian Films and its rich culture and heritage through the Indian films. The Indian Panorama has ever since been completely devoted to showcasing the best of the Indian films of the year.
The aim of the Indian Panorama, organized by the Directorate of Film Festivals, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, is to select feature and non feature films of cinematic, thematic and aesthetic excellence, for the promotion of film art through the non-profit screening of these films in international film festivals in India and abroad, Indian Film Weeks held under Bilateral Cultural Exchange Programmes and Specialized Indian Film Festivals outside cultural exchange protocols, and special Indian Panorama festivals in India.
Saurabh Singh
(
Prime Minister's Office
PM to attend Chintan Shivir of Home Ministers of states on 28th October
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will address Chintan Shivir of Home Ministers of states on 28th October 2022 at around 10:30 AM via video conferencing. The Chintan Shivir is being held at Surajkund, Haryana on 27th & 28th October, 2022. Home Secretaries and Director General of Police  of the States and Director Generals of Central Armed Police Forces  & Central Police Organisations  will also attend the Chintan Shivir.
The Chintan Shivir of Home Ministers is an endeavour to provide national perspective to policy formulation on internal security related matters, in accordance with the Panch Pran announced by the Prime Minister in his Independence Day speech. The Shivir, in the spirit of cooperative federalism, will bring more synergy in planning and coordination between various stakeholders at centre and state levels.
The Shivir will deliberate on issues like modernization of police forces, cybercrime management, increased use of IT in the criminal justice system, land border management, coastal security, women safety, drug trafficking, among others.